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noun
1.
the settling to the ground of airborne particles ejected into the atmosphere from the earth by explosions, eruptions, forest fires, etc., especially such settling from nuclear explosions (radioactive fallout). Compare rainout.
2.
the particles themselves. Compare rainout.
3.
an unexpected or incidental effect, outcome, or product: the psychological fallout of being obese.
4.
effects; results: emotional fallout from a divorce.
Also, fall-out.
Origin:
1945–50; noun use of verb phrase fall out
1945–50; noun use of verb phrase fall out
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is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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